Nicolas vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Nicolas Rank #184

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Leon mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Nicolas and Leon boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.